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The QC, Vol. 94, No. 14 • January 31, 2008

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The Voice of Whittier College Since 1914
Quaker Campus
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Issue 14-Volume 94
WWW.QUAKERCAMPUS.ORG
JanTerm Trua
c H i n x
PHOTO COURTESY OF KRISTINA CLAYTON
A temple at the Forbidden City gives students a taste of the unique architecture of China.
Josh Wood
QC News Co-Editor
Students and Assistant Professor
ofModern Languages George DaRoza
toured China this Januaray, a first for
Whittier College. The eight day trip
was intended to serve as a first-hand
educational and cultural experience.
Theclassdepartedthe U.S. on Jan.
15 and returned on Jan. 23. For a flat
fee of $1,200, including food, hotels,
and airfare, they visited five different cities: Shanghai, Beijin, Suzhou,
Hangzhou, and Wuxi.
The highlight of the trip for many
students was the winter excursion to the
Great Wall. "It was amazing," junior
DavidMedak said. "It'sonethingto see
the Great Wall, but to see it covered in
snow is completely different."
Students also visited the historic
Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden
City. In addition toseeingthese famous
places, students toured factories and
galleries. At a silk factory the class
observed how the traditional cloth
was made. "At the silk factory we
Pledging 2008
comes to an end
Society Convocation held Sunday
Josh Wood
QC News Co-Editor
Eighty new society members were officially inducted on
Sunday, Jan. 27 in the Shannon
Center. The annual convocation
ceremony concludes the 17-day
pledging process.
This year marks the first
time since January 2005 that all
10 societies had a pledge class.
The new members consisted of
four Athenians, six Ionians, 13
Metaphonians, 11 Palmers, 12
Thalians, 12 Sachsens, six Franklins, six Lancers, three Orthogonians, and seven Penns. Overall,
15 students depledged.
There were approximately
350 students, staff and alumni in
the Robinson Theater on Sunday
night. "We printed 250 pamphlets
and ran out right away," Robson
said.
This month was a boost
for the male societies, three of
which lost their pledge classes
last year. [See QC Volume 94
Issue 13.] InterSociety Council
Co-President Malyssa Robson
agrees that this pledging season
was a success. "It went really
well this year,» Robson said.
"We got lots of new members
and lots of positive people for
the society family." She also
stated that there were not any
significant problems this year as
there have been in the past.
The Franklins' six new members reaffirmed their existence
back on campus. "The Franklins
were on campus last semester,
they just had one member,"
Robson said. "Now the Franklins
will have more support; it's great
to have all 10 societies together
again during pledging."
Senior Ryan Foresta, the
only student Franklin who did
not pledge this season, is confident that the new members will
regain the strength of the society
at Whittier. "I think these guys
see CONVOCATION, page 4
COR appoints three
new members
saw the life cycle ofa silk worm, so it
was pretty cool," sophomore Kristina
Clayton said. Clothing was available
to purchase at the end of the tour,
completing the experience.
- Theclasstouredaceramicfactory
and watched artists create traditional
pottery. Students found it interesting
that the government operates these
factories to promote tourism and boost
the economy. "I think it's a good way
to help the Chinese people preserve
see CHINA, page 5
Treasurer: Daniel Castillo
Secretary: Bethany Walczak
Assistant to the Director of Campus Relations: Alle Kamela
Caroline Cox may go abroad in the fall, in which case Kamela
will take her position.
Open seat: Member-at-large
Interviews are scheduled for this week and a new member!
should be approved by the first week of Spring semester.
MLK CONTEST
First-year student's speech earns
him first place.
Campus Life, Page 9
1
BASKETBALL
Lady Poets triumph over Pomona
Pitzer.
Sports, Page 16

The Voice of Whittier College Since 1914
Quaker Campus
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Issue 14-Volume 94
WWW.QUAKERCAMPUS.ORG
JanTerm Trua
c H i n x
PHOTO COURTESY OF KRISTINA CLAYTON
A temple at the Forbidden City gives students a taste of the unique architecture of China.
Josh Wood
QC News Co-Editor
Students and Assistant Professor
ofModern Languages George DaRoza
toured China this Januaray, a first for
Whittier College. The eight day trip
was intended to serve as a first-hand
educational and cultural experience.
Theclassdepartedthe U.S. on Jan.
15 and returned on Jan. 23. For a flat
fee of $1,200, including food, hotels,
and airfare, they visited five different cities: Shanghai, Beijin, Suzhou,
Hangzhou, and Wuxi.
The highlight of the trip for many
students was the winter excursion to the
Great Wall. "It was amazing," junior
DavidMedak said. "It'sonethingto see
the Great Wall, but to see it covered in
snow is completely different."
Students also visited the historic
Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden
City. In addition toseeingthese famous
places, students toured factories and
galleries. At a silk factory the class
observed how the traditional cloth
was made. "At the silk factory we
Pledging 2008
comes to an end
Society Convocation held Sunday
Josh Wood
QC News Co-Editor
Eighty new society members were officially inducted on
Sunday, Jan. 27 in the Shannon
Center. The annual convocation
ceremony concludes the 17-day
pledging process.
This year marks the first
time since January 2005 that all
10 societies had a pledge class.
The new members consisted of
four Athenians, six Ionians, 13
Metaphonians, 11 Palmers, 12
Thalians, 12 Sachsens, six Franklins, six Lancers, three Orthogonians, and seven Penns. Overall,
15 students depledged.
There were approximately
350 students, staff and alumni in
the Robinson Theater on Sunday
night. "We printed 250 pamphlets
and ran out right away," Robson
said.
This month was a boost
for the male societies, three of
which lost their pledge classes
last year. [See QC Volume 94
Issue 13.] InterSociety Council
Co-President Malyssa Robson
agrees that this pledging season
was a success. "It went really
well this year,» Robson said.
"We got lots of new members
and lots of positive people for
the society family." She also
stated that there were not any
significant problems this year as
there have been in the past.
The Franklins' six new members reaffirmed their existence
back on campus. "The Franklins
were on campus last semester,
they just had one member,"
Robson said. "Now the Franklins
will have more support; it's great
to have all 10 societies together
again during pledging."
Senior Ryan Foresta, the
only student Franklin who did
not pledge this season, is confident that the new members will
regain the strength of the society
at Whittier. "I think these guys
see CONVOCATION, page 4
COR appoints three
new members
saw the life cycle ofa silk worm, so it
was pretty cool," sophomore Kristina
Clayton said. Clothing was available
to purchase at the end of the tour,
completing the experience.
- Theclasstouredaceramicfactory
and watched artists create traditional
pottery. Students found it interesting
that the government operates these
factories to promote tourism and boost
the economy. "I think it's a good way
to help the Chinese people preserve
see CHINA, page 5
Treasurer: Daniel Castillo
Secretary: Bethany Walczak
Assistant to the Director of Campus Relations: Alle Kamela
Caroline Cox may go abroad in the fall, in which case Kamela
will take her position.
Open seat: Member-at-large
Interviews are scheduled for this week and a new member!
should be approved by the first week of Spring semester.
MLK CONTEST
First-year student's speech earns
him first place.
Campus Life, Page 9
1
BASKETBALL
Lady Poets triumph over Pomona
Pitzer.
Sports, Page 16